Kayaking, SUPing and Canoeing on Fish Lake
Maple Grove/Hennepin County • No vehicle permit needed Fish Lake Regional Park is one of the nicest paddling spots in the Twin Cities. There are many reasons I think that, …
Hennepin County field trips
Blog articles about outdoor activity “field trips” in Hennepin County. You’ll find information about parks and trails, waterways and campgrounds.
Snowshoeing in Elm Creek Park Reserve
Maple Grove, Champlin, Dayton/Hennepin County • No vehicle fee While snowshoeing is possible in most of Elm Creek Park Reserve’s 4,900 acres, there are 7 miles of designated snowshoe trails …
Paddleboard at Bryant Lake Regional Park
Eden Prairie/Hennepin County • No vehicle permit needed There’s plenty of paddling to be had at Bryant Lake Regional Park, with kayak, canoe and SUP rentals on-site for those who …
Paddle the Minneapolis Chain of Lakes
Minneapolis/Hennepin County • No vehicle permit needed Minneapolis’ Chain of Lakes is hugely popular with kayakers, canoeists and stand-up paddle boarders—and for good reason. It’s a beautiful urban setting for …
Biking in Elm Creek Park Reserve
Maple Grove/Hennepin County • No vehicle fees Elm Creek Park Reserve has one of the nicest, most extensive bike trail systems in the Twin Cities metro area. Almost 30 miles …
Kayak in French Regional Park
Plymouth/Hennepin County • No vehicle permit needed unless you use a trailer French Regional Park sits on the north end of Medicine Lake. This park is extremely popular for many …
The B’dote Trail in Minneapolis/Saint Paul
This 13ish-mile paved loop is a superb way to tour one of the most beautiful areas of urban Minneapolis/Saint Paul. About the Name: B’dote Trail You won’t find information anywhere …
Hiking in Lake Rebecca Park Reserve
Rockford/Hennepin County • No vehicle fee Lake Rebecca Park Reserve, on the western edge of Hennepin County, has a huge trail system for hikers, both paved and natural surface. This …
Bike in Hyland Lake Park Reserve
Bloomington/Hennepin County • No fees Hyland Lake Park Reserve, part of the Three Rivers Parks system, offers 8.7 miles of paved bike trails over hills and restored prairie and through …
Hiking in Crow-Hassan Park Reserve
Hanover/Hennepin County • No fee Crow-Hassan Park Reserve, on the western edge of Hennepin County, offers 19 miles of natural-surface hiking during spring, summer and fall. 10 miles stay open …